Michael W. Brennan
Founder at Brennan Investment Group LLC
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Michael W.
Brennan was the founder of First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (founded in 1994) where he served as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 1998 to 2008.
He is also the founder of Brennan Investment Group LLC (founded in 2010) where he currently holds the title of Chairman & Managing Principal.
In addition to his founding positions, Mr. Brennan currently holds several jobs.
He is a Member of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc., Young Presidents' Organization, Inc., The Real Estate Roundtable, and The United Way Tocqueville Society.
Mr. Brennan has held former positions as Director at Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. from 2005 to 2009, Director at Chicago Public Library Foundation, Independent Director at Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc., Executive Director at James A.
Graaskamp School of Real Estate, Principal at CB Commercial Real Estate Group Canada, Inc., Partner at The Shidler Group from 1988 to 1994, and President at Brennan.
His education history includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame.
Michael W. Brennan active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc.
 National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. is an American company that provides an array of industry data prepared by NAREIT staff and other outside sources. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company specializes in REITs, or real estate investment trusts, which are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. Most REITs trade on major stock exchanges, and they offer a number of benefits to investors. Steven A. Wechsler has been the CEO of the company since 1997. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Real Estate Roundtable
 The Real Estate Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Real Estate Roundtable operates real estate and trade associations. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The CEO of the American company is Jeffrey D. DeBoer. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc.
 Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-05-15 |
| The United Way Tocqueville Society | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-05-16 |
Brennan Investment Group LLC
 Brennan Investment Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Brennan Investment Group LLC operates as a private real estate investment firm. It acquires, develops and operates industrial properties in select major metropolitan markets. The company was founded by Robert J. Krueger and Michael W. Brennan in 2010 and is headquartered in Rosemont, IL. | Founder | 2009-12-31 |
Former positions of Michael W. Brennan
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| STRATEGIC HOTELS AND RESORTS INC | Director/Board Member | 2009-06-04 |
| FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2008-10-21 |
The Shidler Group
 The Shidler Group Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Part of COPT Defense Properties, The Shidler Group is a real estate investment firm. The private company is based in Philadelphia, PA. The company was founded by Jay H. Shidler. The Shidler Group was acquired by Royale Investments, Inc. from Hamlin/Shidler Investment Corp on September 08, 1997 for $70.18 million. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1993-12-31 |
| James A. Graaskamp School of Real Estate | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Michael W. Brennan
| University of Notre Dame | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 11 |
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Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
 Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. owns and manages hotels and resorts. It has multi-purpose meeting and banqueting space and multiple revenue streams such as wine and cocktail bars, high-end spas and desirable retail offerings. The company was founded by Laurence Stephen Geller in 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
CB Commercial Real Estate Group Canada, Inc.
 CB Commercial Real Estate Group Canada, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Part of CBRE Group, Inc., CB Commercial Real Estate Group Canada, Inc. provides real estate management services. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. | Finance |
The Shidler Group
The Shidler Group Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Part of COPT Defense Properties, The Shidler Group is a real estate investment firm. The private company is based in Philadelphia, PA. The company was founded by Jay H. Shidler. The Shidler Group was acquired by Royale Investments, Inc. from Hamlin/Shidler Investment Corp on September 08, 1997 for $70.18 million. | Finance |
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc.
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. is an American company that provides an array of industry data prepared by NAREIT staff and other outside sources. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company specializes in REITs, or real estate investment trusts, which are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. Most REITs trade on major stock exchanges, and they offer a number of benefits to investors. Steven A. Wechsler has been the CEO of the company since 1997. | Finance |
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc.
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007. | Commercial Services |
The Real Estate Roundtable
The Real Estate Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Real Estate Roundtable operates real estate and trade associations. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The CEO of the American company is Jeffrey D. DeBoer. | Commercial Services |
Chicago Public Library Foundation
 Chicago Public Library Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chicago Public Library Foundation provides educational services. The firm provides on-going funding, through its endowments and annual fundraising for collections, book acquisition and a variety of community-based programs. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
| The United Way Tocqueville Society | |
Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc.
 Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust, which owns and operates office properties. Its portfolio includes Davies Pacific Center, Pacific Business News Building, Pan Am Building, Waterfront Plaza, and City Square. The company was founded on March 19, 2008 and is headquartered in Honolulu, HI. | Finance |
| Brennan/Tomasz/Shidler Investment Corp. | |
Brennan Investment Group LLC
Brennan Investment Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Brennan Investment Group LLC operates as a private real estate investment firm. It acquires, develops and operates industrial properties in select major metropolitan markets. The company was founded by Robert J. Krueger and Michael W. Brennan in 2010 and is headquartered in Rosemont, IL. | Finance |
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